Century Media Records – Page 35

Paingod – Review

September 1, 1997

Chugga-chugga-chugga. Roaring lyrics about harsh reality and all that. Formerly Raped Ape, Florida’s Paingod have released their debut on Century Media.

Old Man’s Child – Born of the Flickering – Review

September 1, 1997

Layered, snarling vocals, guitar solos that sing, and a reserved use of keyboards. Born of the Flickering is an inspiring record. Amazingly, their debut.

Alastis – The Other Side – Review

September 1, 1997

Slow, strong, and powerful, the majority is chunky and gruff, while interludes such as the intro/bridge in “Slaves of Rot” break up the monotony.

A Tribute to Judas Priest: Legends of Metal – Review

February 1, 1997

A Tribute to Judas Priest compiles established metal bands who were obviously inspired by Priest and fought by their side as true defenders of the faith.

Strapping Young Lad – City – Interview

February 1, 1997

An interview with Devin Townsend

Stuck Mojo – Pigwalk – Interview

November 1, 1996

An interview with vocalist Bonz

Nevermore – The Politics of Ecstasy – Review

November 1, 1996

The layering alone in the title track is astounding, the crisp phrasing could saw through cold steel, and the musicianship is not something often heard today.

Samael – Passage – Review

October 1, 1996

Produced by one of the best, Waldemar Sorychta, Passage alternately chops like a deranged axeman, and flows smoothly and steadily like a glacier melting.

Iced Earth – The Dark Saga – Review

October 1, 1996

Iced Earth return with a strong melodic metal release, The Dark Saga, based entirely on the comic book Spawn, with cover artwork by creator Todd McFarlane.

Nevermore – In Memory – Review

September 1, 1996

Three re-worked demo tracks, a cover of Bauhaus’ “Silent Hedges/Double Dare,” and new scorcher “Optimist or Pessimist,” the heaviest song they’ve yet done.